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Galloway Awards Scholarships to Southern University Law Center Students
Galloway Awards Scholarships to Southern University Law Center Students
Adraon Greene, a Director in the Firm’s Houston office and co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, represented Galloway in presenting scholarships to two law students at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Galloway has supported SULC students…
What “Best Interests of the Child” Means in Louisiana Custody Cases
What “Best Interests of the Child” Means in Louisiana Custody Cases
“Best interests of the child” in Louisiana When Louisiana courts decide child custody, they consider what will best support a child’s health, safety, and stability. The “best interests of the child” is not meant to reward or punish either parent.…
Galloway’s Team Raises $50K at Hogs for the Cause 2026
Galloway’s Team Raises $50K at Hogs for the Cause 2026
Building on its impressive showing in 2025, the Galloway-sponsored team Aporkalypse Now doubled its fundraising and raised $50,000 for families of children battling pediatric brain cancer through Hogs for the Cause. The Firm has supported Hogs for sixteen years, with team…
Twelve Galloway Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in New Orleans
Twelve Galloway Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in New Orleans
In another recognition that highlights the Firm’s geographic footprint and deep roster of experienced lawyers, Biz New Orleans has included twelve Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys in their annual list of Best Lawyers in New Orleans. The magazine honors those…
Recreational Immunity in the Gulf Coast: Hunt, Fish, and Limit Risk
Recreational Immunity in the Gulf Coast: Hunt, Fish, and Limit Risk
Hunting and fishing are central to life in Louisiana’s “Sportsman’s Paradise.” In the marshes and woodlands, outdoor recreation regularly intersects with landowner liability and recreational immunity, shaping how properties are opened and managed for non-commercial purposes. Liability risks often turn…
Galloway Associate Named Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas
Galloway Associate Named Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Associate Berenice Medellin Pruettiangkura has been named a Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas by D Magazine, a peer-voted recognition honoring rising legal talent in the Dallas legal community. View the full list. Berenice Medellin Pruettiangkura Berenice…
Jason Waguespack Elected Chairperson of Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Jason Waguespack Elected Chairperson of Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Jason Waguespack, Managing Director of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, has been elected Chairperson of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. He has served on the museum’s Board of Trustees since 2020, most recently as Board Treasurer. “It is an honor…
Community Property in Louisiana: Partition Made Clear
Community Property in Louisiana: Partition Made Clear
For some South Louisiana families, dividing assets after a marriage ends can feel confusing and overwhelming. Yet, a community property partition doesn’t have to be chaotic or combative. With clarity, practical guidance, and a legal team that’s both emphatic and…
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
For some, the holiday season is a time of comfort and joy: holiday-card-picture perfect families with traditions, smiles, and laughter. Other parents are threading the needle carefully, and for those who are separated or divorced, the holidays are accompanied by…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Galloway Trailblazers and Emerging Leaders
Hispanic Heritage Month: Galloway Trailblazers and Emerging Leaders
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year, and it is a time to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic leaders. At Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, we honor those shaping the legal community as…
The WDIR Trap: Where Termite Companies Get Pulled Into Lawsuits
The WDIR Trap: Where Termite Companies Get Pulled Into Lawsuits
Wood-destroying insect reports (WDIRs) are designed to bring clarity to a property transaction. In reality, they can pull termite companies into lawsuits when buyers, sellers, or lenders approach the document as a warranty instead of a point-in-time inspection. If you…
Galloway Secures Summary Judgment in Miami-Dade County
Galloway Secures Summary Judgment in Miami-Dade County
Edward Krakauer and Galloway’s Fort Lauderdale team secured summary judgment in a property insurance dispute challenging a policy endorsement allowing the carrier to offer (and to which the insured must consent) a program designed to allow homeowners an alternative way…
Galloway Awards Scholarships to Southern University Law Center Students
Galloway Awards Scholarships to Southern University Law Center Students
Adraon Greene, a Director in the Firm’s Houston office and co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, represented Galloway in presenting scholarships to two law students at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Galloway has supported SULC students…
Louisiana Medical Malpractice Incident Reporting: A Practitioner’s Guide
Louisiana Medical Malpractice Incident Reporting: A Practitioner’s Guide
Overview When something goes wrong, move quickly and deliberately. In Louisiana, insurance notice duties are driven by your policy—and, for most providers, that means a claims‑made form requiring notice “as soon as practicable” not only of actual claims (demand letters,…
What “Best Interests of the Child” Means in Louisiana Custody Cases
What “Best Interests of the Child” Means in Louisiana Custody Cases
“Best interests of the child” in Louisiana When Louisiana courts decide child custody, they consider what will best support a child’s health, safety, and stability. The “best interests of the child” is not meant to reward or punish either parent.…
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